Outlet Books/DVDs - Music Production

Method books 1 and 2 combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. The result is the most complete band method available anywhere. Each method book features full color drawings and color-coding of important text and music motivate and inform, three starting systems help ensure positive results in any beginning si...

Book 3 concentrates more fully on music theory, exploring new concepts such as interval quality, chord function, cadences, and melody writing. History is correlated to the theory pages, teaching students the origins of the theoretical concepts they are learning. Students then use their newfound knowledge to compose and analyze music, and learn how it all relates to the history of music through the centuries. Students can be challenged further wit...

The second in a series, Gold Star Performance Level 1, is a challengingcollection for the late-elementary pianist featuring changing moods,keys, and hand positions. Like the primer level book, this collectionmay be used as a “graduation book” to improve artistic, technical, andrhythmic skills before advancing to the next level. The long awaitedaddition to the Piano Adventures series features songs and pieces like:Bullfrog Blues •...

Pro Tools is as complicated as those big mixers you see in magazines...in many ways it is even more sophisticated. Our DVDs will literally speed you through years of learning the hard way. Over 4 hours of information! Easy-to-follow expert advice Covers LE and TDM, Mac and PC Review at your own pace This 2-DVD set will not only show you the basics, but also take you much further into advanced techniques for recording, editing, m...

The book that started the Essential Elements Band Method features music history right in the book, band arrangements, Dr. Tim parent letter, quizzes, and a rhythm-based sequence. Effective pedagogy, a logical sequence of skills, innovative parental communication tools, multicultural songs, duets and full band arrangements, and much more, create a method designed to help kids succeed.

If you really want to produce great music, you need to know everything that goes into making a great album from the inital meeting with the artist all the way to developing the right instrument and vocal sounds and getting the most out of the musicians. You also need to udnerstand the business side of producing. This book provides comprehensive guidance on all of these elements and more. It covers how to get the job, budget, schedule, deal with e...

Produce your own beats With Cakewalk Kinetic, you're the Dance and Hip Hop producer. Simply put, Kinetic represents the fastest and easiest way to create electronic music. Even if you have no musical background, it's a snap to get started making tracks. And that's not all, your grooves are going to be huge because Kinetic features the best instrument sounds ever available on a PC. Whether you have dance club aspirations or need beats to back yo...

Chop-Monster is a sequential jazz improvisation method by acclaimed jazz pianist and educator Shelly Berg that utilizes a "call-and-response" approach: students listen to a jazz idea, imitate it until it is internalized, and then "try it on their own." In Chop-Monster 1, students will hear and improvise to the Ima7, iimi7, and V7 chords in the key of B-flat, plus a basic blues progression. In Chop-Monster 2 students will hear and improvise to the...

A new jazz language tutor that teaches young players how to improvise in an ensemble setting while enjoying every minute. It is a sequential jazz improvisation method by acclaimed jazz pianist and educator Shelly Berg that utilizes a "call-and-response" approach: students listen to a jazz idea, imitate it until it is internalized, and then "try it on their own. Special challenge sections are provided for advanced students. In addit...

The Music Theory series is designed from the ground-up to explain the terminology and musical structures needed for modern applications. Level One is an introductory course which covers music notation, key signatures, basic scales, intervals, modes, diatonic relationships and 3-and 4-part chords. Level Two is an intermediate-level course covering larger chord forms, "definitive" chords in major and minor keys, substitutions, analysis of key cente...

At last the excitement of traditional folk fiddling can be experienced by your entire string orchestra! Written by two renowned educators, this fun and motivating collection of 16 cross-cultural fiddle tunes is presented in a unique format that makes it perfect for players of any level or age. Each tune includes a solo version, followed by a 3-part "arrangement" for group performance. Chord symbols, for improvisation additional instruments (guita...

Print your music, show your students how to compose, and hear their work instantly with the affordable, easy to use 5 User Lab Pack version of Finale PrintMusic. From the makers of the popular music notation software, PrintMusic is also an ideal solution for songwriters, church musicians, and band leaders who want to print publisher-quality sheet music. Get started right away with the Setup Wizard that configures key and time signatures, trans...